Oct. 31, 1983: The U.S.S. Enterprise aircraft carrier passes underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. The nuclear-powered ship was around during the Cuban missile crisis, and is still in commission. (John OHara / The Chronicle) less

Oct. 31, 1983: The U.S.S. Enterprise aircraft carrier passes underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. The nuclear-powered ship was around during the Cuban missile crisis, and is still in commission. (John OHara / ... more

May 27, 1957: Former San Rafael High students reenact their run across the newly opened Golden Gate Bridge. Two of the women are missing: One couldn't get a babysitter; another died before 1957. (Bill Young / The Chronicle) less

May 27, 1957: Former San Rafael High students reenact their run across the newly opened Golden Gate Bridge. Two of the women are missing: One couldn't get a babysitter; another died before 1957. (Bill Young / ... more

May 27, 1957: Former San Rafael High students reenact their run... Photo-2751405.41049 - SFGate

Image 6 of 14

Feb. 20, 1986: Testing new lighting on the Golden Gate Bridge. Being a huge geek, this photo looks to me like a procession of elves are on the bridge. (Steve Ringman / The Chronicle)

Feb. 20, 1986: Testing new lighting on the Golden Gate Bridge. Being a huge geek, this photo looks to me like a procession of elves are on the bridge. (Steve Ringman / The Chronicle)

June 3, 1980: This rush hour traffic jam on the the bridge definitely has a "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" vibe. Bonus points to Gary Fong for getting the sweet Nissan 280-ZX in the frame. (Gary Fong / The Chronicle) less

June 3, 1980: This rush hour traffic jam on the the bridge definitely has a "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" vibe. Bonus points to Gary Fong for getting the sweet Nissan 280-ZX in the frame. (Gary Fong / The ... more

June 3, 1980: This rush hour traffic jam on the the bridge... Photo-2751407.41049 - SFGate

Image 8 of 14

May 24, 1987: Montgomery Calderwood, 1 year old, practicing crowd surfing for a future Pearl Jam concert. This was taken during the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Tom Levy / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: Montgomery Calderwood, 1 year old, practicing crowd surfing for a future Pearl Jam concert. This was taken during the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Tom Levy / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: A celebrant takes a photo during the 50th anniversary celebration. The Minotla Pocket camera, white sunglasses and headwear place this photo firmly in the 1980s. (Steve Ringman / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: A celebrant takes a photo during the 50th anniversary celebration. The Minotla Pocket camera, white sunglasses and headwear place this photo firmly in the 1980s. (Steve Ringman / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: A celebrant takes a photo during the 50th anniversary... Photo-2751409.41049 - SFGate

Image 10 of 14

May 24, 1987: Billie Mitchell of Kelsey, Calif., who was 16 when the Golden Gate Bridge opened, returns on the 50th anniversary with family in tow. (Tom Levy / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: Billie Mitchell of Kelsey, Calif., who was 16 when the Golden Gate Bridge opened, returns on the 50th anniversary with family in tow. (Tom Levy / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: San Francisco Chronicle photographer Eric Luse talks in a cell phone on the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. He stayed on the tower from 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Mike Maloney / The Chronicle)

May 24, 1987: San Francisco Chronicle photographer Eric Luse talks in a cell phone on the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. He stayed on the tower from 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Mike Maloney / The Chronicle)